Anybody Know a Lot about Coilovers?

"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak) 03/18/2014 at 06:05 • Filed to: stance life yo

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I got some new coilovers for my Integra and I'm having fitment problems.

I got a set of TEIN Mono Flex coilovers a while back for my 2003 Acura Integra. all was well until I set them on yesterday. They seem to work all right on the rear, but the problem is on the front. Turns out my left suspension is a little lower than my right. I've tried adjusting them numerous times but they still don't work properly (I know these fit my model, I've seen Integras with Mono Flexes before).

I thought they might be side-specific but no. Pretty sure the shock pressure is as it should be too. Here's a pic of how it sits atm:

sorry, this may seem like an amateur problem to you guys but I'm not really sure what to do at this point. Anybody have any ideas?

Thanks!

d1ck > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 06:58

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2003 Integra? Are you in Japan?

Mattbob > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 07:15

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Shock pressure shouldnt have anything to do with ride height. Depending on your coilovers, there might be threads on the body that the bracket for the hub assembly threads on to. If that is the case, you need to take the hub assembly off and screw that on or off to adjust height. If not, then you can probably adjust at the spring side of things with the two big nuts around the body. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 07:27

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There's no such thing as a 2003 Acura Integra

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 03/18/2014 at 07:43

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Maybe dude is in Japan.

Tentacle, Dutchman, drives French > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 08:08

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I'd take a good look at the suspension arms and mounting points. Maybe something is bent on the left front.

Any tracking issues with the car? Any suspicious tyre wear?

Baber K. Khan > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 08:30

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I only know that in 4x4s, coil overs make your SUV more comfortable.

dinobot666 > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 08:52

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2015 Corvette prototype suspension? :D

CalzoneGolem > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 09:24

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Here I come. I'll just give you a push and that should right that.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > ptak appreciates old racecars 03/18/2014 at 10:59

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If they're adjustable make sure you have them set to the same height, seems like a no brainer but if your try and just eye ball it it'll never be perfect, measure ground to fender. Also if I were you Id get the whole thing corner balanced while you're at it and a an alignment for good measure.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 03/18/2014 at 11:51

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If he was in Japan, it would be a Honda Integra.

Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 03/18/2014 at 11:52

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This is true. My mistake.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Timmy - MINI With a Big Blower 03/18/2014 at 13:06

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Yes it's true.

ptak appreciates old racecars > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 03/18/2014 at 15:36

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